Rona Gassaway Jackson is an American Artist, and Texas native born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She is an innate artist who won her first art contest in second grade. She is currently seeking a master’s degree in education. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from UNT Dallas / UNT Denton and an associate ‘s degree from Dallas College.
She incorporates art in every aspect of her life. Her art has been showcased in Bank Art Shows and the State Fair of Texas.
Rona Jackson proudly supports a variety of animal organizations and studies animals as a hobby. She is presenting this informational, educational, artistical exhibit to bring awareness to the extinction of Big Cats.
“The “Big Cats” are apex to the ecosystem, and without them the community will have a huge problem”.
The Big Cats Art Exhibition Tour is ongoing throughout 2025 to be announced. Currently, a visual display is resident at Polk Wisdom Branch Library in Dallas, Texas- Jan. 15, 2025- March 31, 2025.
This exhibit consists of acrylic paintings and depicts examples of primary and secondary hue to easily captivate the audience attention. Samples of the elements of art and the principles of design are outstanding and recognizable in each art piece.
The idea of a big cats art exhibit just evolved in her mind one night in December while she was asleep. Additionally, the goal here is to evoke emotions, shine light on biased perspectives, and challenge societal norms about big cats. Yes, big cats are large, dangerous, and unique; but they are also families living in the wild and have a purpose on earth. Which is the reason she chose to paint adult and cubs to furnish a visual of her point of view.
Also, she has a featured art piece on display at the 12 Annual Lenora Rolla Juried Art Show, an art gallery in Fort Worth, Texas- Feb. 1,2025- March 16, 2025.
Ms. Jacksons artistical interest encompasses charcoal drawings and acrylic paintings to papier mâché, crotchet and DIY party decorations on Pinterest.
Her Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/ronajgassaway has over 100,000 monthly views with thousands of pins personally crafted by Ms. Jackson. Her artistic talent has now spread to graphic design, authorship and illustrator. She is composing her first book as a new author to potentially release 2025.
In conclusion, Ms. Jackson has a website underway and ambitions to persevere with her creativity.
